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Kelly Jensen

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Birth dateJul 1, 1954
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Kelly Jensen is a United States long-distance runner, born on July 1, 1954. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 7:48.74 in the 3000m, 13:32.47 in the 5000m, 8:22.54 in the 3000mSt, 5:26.12 in the 2000Metres and 46:29 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:22.54
#480 all-time
2000 Metres Short Track
5:26.12
1984 season best
8:25.13
Jun 21, 1984 · Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984 season best
Age
72 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.54 (#480 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:26.12, 1984 season best 8:25.13 (Jun 21, 1984, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · 72 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
2000Metres
5:26.12-Jun 28, 1984-Oslo (NOR)
1984
3000mSt
8:25.13-Jun 21, 1984
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
5000m
13:32.47-Apr 28, 1984
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1983
3000m
7:48.74-Jul 9, 1983-Oslo (NOR)
1983
3000mSt
8:22.54-Jul 12, 1983
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1983
5000m
13:36.0h-Apr 23, 1983
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1982
3000mSt
8:31.7h-Jun 5, 1982
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1981
3000mSt
8:30.48-Aug 11, 1981
↑
Göteborg (SWE)
1981
20Kilometr
1:03:35-Apr 11, 1981-Medford, OR (USA)
1980
3000mSt
8:36.19-Jun 25, 1980
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1979
3000mSt
8:35.35-Jul 18, 1979
↑
Lausanne (SUI)
1978
15Kilometr
46:29-Jun 25, 1978-Portland, OR (USA)

1984

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.78-Jul 15Birmingham
3000mSt
8:27.69-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
3000mSt
8:29.02-Jul 6-
2000Metres
5:26.12-Jun 28Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
3000mSt
8:25.13-Jun 21Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA
5000m
13:32.47-Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
3000mSt
8:27.8-Apr 21-

1983

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.80-Jul 20Luxembourg
3000mSt
8:25.78-Jul 18-
3000mSt
8:22.54-Jul 12Hengelo
3000m
7:48.74-Jul 9Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
3000mSt
8:23.47-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:33.22-Jun 26Los Angeles, CA
3000mSt
8:25.15-Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:27.87-Jun 17Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:28.37-Jun 4Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
5000m
13:36.0HT-Apr 23Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.7HT-Jun 5Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:30.48-Aug 11Göteborg
20Kilometr
1:03:35-Apr 11Pear Blossom, Medford, OR

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.19-Jun 25Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.35-Jul 18Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:29-Jun 25Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kelly Jensen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Kelly Jensen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.54, set on Jul 12, 1983 in Hengelo (NED), #480 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kelly Jensen compete in?

Kelly Jensen competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Kelly Jensen perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 8:25.13, set on Jun 21, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA (USA).